Benihana - Temecula, CA

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   Cristina

   San Diego

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   We made a reservation and after waiting 40min to be seated, we got tired and left. No one even apologized during our wait. They simply kept saying table was being cleaned!!
   

   Benihana - Temecula, CAResponded 4 days ago

   Thanks for visiting us, Cristina. We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Temecula, CA. It's clear that we didn't meet your expectations, and for that, we sincerely apologize. We understand how frustrating it can be to wait for a table and not be seated promptly, especially when you're looking forward to a meal. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we assure you that we will address this issue with our team. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide you with the excellent service you expect from us. The Management Team
   

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   Robin

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   The evening was decent. Reservation was 45 minutes behind, the chef for our table lacked engagement and flare when cooking. We could barely hear anything he said. Overall I don’t think I would visit this restaurant location again.
   

   Benihana - Temecula, CAResponded 4 days ago

   Thanks for visiting us, Robin. We're sorry to hear that your experience at Benihana - Temecula, CA didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide our guests with exceptional service and delicious food, and it's clear we fell short during your visit. We apologize for the inconvenience with the reservation and the lack of engagement from our chef. Your feedback is invaluable to us and we will definitely use it to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to make it right in the future.
   

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   Alyssa

   New York City

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   The food was good, but even though we had a 6:15 reservation, we were seated until 7 and did start to eat the appetizers until 7:15. David, our cook, was great and very engaging.
   

   Benihana - Temecula, CAResponded 4 days ago

   Hi Alyssa, Thank you for taking the time to review your experience at Benihana - Temecula, CA. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and found our team to be great. However, we're sorry to hear about the wait time you experienced for your reservation. We strive to provide a timely and enjoyable dining experience for all our guests, and we're sorry if we fell short this time. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly use it to improve our service. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon. Best regards, The Management Team
   

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   Dr. Linda

   VIP

   San Diego

   38 reviews

   3.0

   38 reviews

   Dined on 19 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   Jonathan was our chef & Trish was our server. He had the grill extremely high. He burned the eggs & the shrimp was overcooked. He put a lot of soy sauce in the rice and not enough salt on the steaks. It was loud in there. In addition, all of the excess items he gave it to the left side of the table only. He totally ignored our side. I was very disappointed.
   

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   Benihana - Temecula, CAResponded on 20 February 2025

   Thanks for visiting us, Dr. Linda. We're sorry to hear that your experience at Benihana - Temecula, CA didn't meet your expectations. We always aim to deliver a great experience, and we regret that we missed the mark this time. We understand your disappointment with the overcooked eggs and the excess items given to the left side of the table. We will take your feedback into account and strive to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. Best, The Management Team
   

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   Heidi

   New York City

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on 17 February 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Made a reservation check in and we still had to wait 45 mins. Hostess was not friendly at all. Said everyone at the restaurant had a reservation and there was nothing she could do
   

   Benihana - Temecula, CAResponded on 19 February 2025

   Hello Heidi, We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Temecula, CA. It's never our intention to keep our guests waiting, especially when they have a reservation. We understand how frustrating it must have been for you and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Your feedback is important to us and we will definitely take your comments into consideration to improve our service. We hope you will give us another chance to provide you with the dining experience you deserve. Best regards, The Management Team
   

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   Daniela

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 17 February 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   Chef Kevin was amazing! Dining was so much fun. But it was a 45 minute wait on an existing reservation, that to me was ridiculous.
   

   Benihana - Temecula, CAResponded on 18 February 2025

   Thanks for the feedback, Daniela. We're thrilled to hear that you had an enjoyable dining experience at Benihana - Temecula, CA. However, we're sorry to hear about the wait you experienced despite your reservation. We always aim to provide prompt service and we regret that we fell short during your visit. Your feedback is valuable to us and we'll certainly take it into consideration as we continually strive to improve our customer experience. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon.
   

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   Jim

   Orange County

   25 reviews

   5.0

   25 reviews

   Dined on 16 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The Benihana Restaurant in Temecula is exceptional- service is the best, the food prep is always fun and engaging, the food is excellent and the atmosphere is celebratory. Members of our family choose Benihana each year for their personal celebrations.
   

   Benihana - Temecula, CAResponded on 18 February 2025

   Hi Jim, We're overjoyed to hear that you had such a wonderful time at Benihana - Temecula, CA. It's fantastic to know that our service, food prep, and food quality consistently meet your expectations. We're also thrilled that you appreciate our atmosphere as a celebratory setting. Your family's personal celebrations mean a lot to us. We look forward to serving you and your loved ones again in the future. Best regards, The Management Team
   

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   James

   San Joaquin

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on 16 February 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Appointment was for 7:30pm but didn’t get seated until 9:00pm. The cook was brand new and didn’t give a show, burned our food, and messed up our orders. We pay for the experience and show, save the “cooks” who can’t perform for those who have regular dine in seating. Horrible experience.
   

   Benihana - Temecula, CAResponded on 17 February 2025

   Thanks for the feedback, James. We're sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Temecula, CA. We understand that waiting for an extended period of time can be frustrating, especially when you're looking forward to a great dining experience. It's clear that we fell short in terms of service during your visit. We take your comments seriously and will address this issue with our team to ensure it doesn't happen again. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide the high-quality service you deserve. Best, The Management Team
   

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   Ross

   Los Angeles

   4 reviews

   1.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 16 February 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Awful experience. Reservations for 7:15pm. Sat at the table at 8:30pm. No server for 30 minutes. Bathroom was flooded. Purely awful
   

   Benihana - Temecula, CAResponded on 20 February 2025

   Hey Ross, We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Temecula, CA. It's clear that we fell short in providing the level of service we strive for. We understand how frustrating it can be to wait, especially when you've made a reservation. We also apologize for the inconvenience caused by the flooding in the bathroom. We take these matters seriously and will address them internally to prevent such incidents from happening in the future. We hope you'll give us another chance to make it right. Best regards, The Management Team
   

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    Gary

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4

    Reservation was at 7:15 got our table at 7:55. I got 15 minutes behind but 40 is too much. Ordered drinks and waitress didn’t get out meal order until after 9. Another 20 minutes got our salad and soup. Food was fine. But was there for over 3 hours. Not sure if I will rwturn.
    

    Benihana - Temecula, CAResponded on 18 February 2025

    Hi Gary, We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Temecula, CA. We understand how frustrating it can be to wait for a table and for your meal to arrive in a timely manner. We also regret any inconvenience caused by the delay in receiving your drinks and meal. We appreciate your patience and understanding. We're glad to hear that you found the food to be fine, but we're sorry that other aspects of your visit didn't meet your expectations. We value your feedback and will certainly use it to improve our service. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide a better dining experience in the future. Best Regards, The Management Team
    

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